At Total Control we understand how important it is to continually address the evolving needs of existing and new customers. That’s why, to ensure that QuickDesigner and QuickPanel Products are the undisputed leader in applications requiring operator interface products, we listen to customers when they provide feedback about improvements we could make, new features we could add, and new modules we could offer. Here’s a short summary of what’s new in version 3.5:

• ASCII Data Entry Tool: The ASCII Data Entry tool is used to enter and display ASCII characters using word registers in the PLC. Data entry is made using a pop up data entry panel on the display.

• Hardwired Jog Tool: The Hardwired Jog Button is a panel button connected directly to the QuickPanel’s Auxiliary Port. This new tool can dramatically increase the time response, and offer tighter repeatability of an output, to a touch of the screen by an operator. For added flexibility, you can have a jog button toggle a single bit or multiple bits.

• Print Project Documentation to a File: The Project Print function allows printing of summary information and panel images for all or a part of a selected project. The report is saved to a file in a RTF format.

• Support for new QuickPanel Products: The new 6" TFT Color LCD, part number QPK-3D200-C2P, is now supported by QuickDesigner version 3.5. The new 6" TFT platform features a high bright TFT display, faster screen updates, 64 colors, and 2 Mbytes of memory. Also, there are two new keypad options for the 9" and 10.5" displays. The part numbers are HMI-KPN-301 and HMI-KPN-302 for the 9" and 10.5" respectively. All keypads are field installable.

• Access to Online Knowledge Base: Directly from the QuickDesigner software you can access the Knowledge Base page on the Total Control web site. You must have a web browser installed to view these pages.

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